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Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

Family-friendly vacation home in Wausau with a water park

Step into this beautifully updated 1880 home in the East Hill Residential Historic District, offering a warm & welcoming space with plenty of charm. Unwind on the front porch, cook up a storm in the well-appointed kitchen or catch your favorite show on one of two large 4K TVs.

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101776 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

Built in 1880 & recently updated, our home is a warm & welcoming house with a huge well-appointed kitchen. It was listed on the National & State Register of Historic Places by the Secretary of the Interior in 2022.

Located in the beautiful East Hill Residential Historic District, our home is close to Granite Peak ski area, about a mile from downtown Wausau & less than a half mile from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. We are also close to Sylvan Hill, loads of dining options & so much more

Highlighted features:
- 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin Beds & a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room
- 1Gig Fiber Internet (WIFI speeds will be slower, but still screaming fast!)
- 65" 4k Roku TV in the living room
- 55" 4k TV with Roku in the upstairs King bedroom
- Huge beautifully updated & well stocked Kitchen with Gas Stove & Dishwasher
- Large dining table with seating for 8
- Front Porch with seating & table
- Washer & Dryer in the basement - available for guest use
- Desk in upstairs King bedroom for remote work
- 1+ Garage - available for guest use
- Gas Grill - stored in garage, but please use outside
- Minutes away from Lamb's Fresh Market, 6th Street Filling Station, Hiawatha Sports Bar, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum & more. About a mile to downtown Wausau, The Grand Theater & the 400 Block

With 4 Bedrooms plus a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in the main living room, our place sleeps 8 comfortably and up to 10 people.

Guest access:
Your group will have full access to the house and garage, excluding the locked storage space in the basement and the unconditioned attic space. Both the front & rear entrances have smart locks for your convenience.

As an FYI, the barn doors on the main floor king bedroom and the half bath do not have latches or locks.

As our home is over 145 years old, some floors are uneven. Our driveway is also quite narrow.

Wisconsin Listing ID MSCH-D29MMU

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV
Video games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,776 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

1. Leave any used beds unmade so cleaners can quickly & easily see what needs to be cleaned 2. Start load of towels 3. Take all trash & recycling out 4. Load dishwasher & start it 5. Turn lights off

6. Put garage door opener back if you took it out 7. Close & lock windows & doors

Finally, if you could shoot us a quick note via the app when you're out of the house, we'd appreciate it. It helps our cleaners know the house is ready for them.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

WYND Sentry monitors noise and detects smoking/vaping. Noise over 85dB for 10+ mins (diesel truck) or smoking/vaping trigger it.

Be sure park all cars fully in the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk. If cars don't fit, park around the corner. Parking isn't allowed on 10th St.

Stolen towels: $10 each. Smoking indoors: $250. Late checkout: $75. Excessive cleaning (soiled rugs, dirty dishes left out, pet hair, etc.): $150

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Wausau, WI

What's nearby

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
Granite Peak Ski Area - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
Rib Mountain State Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Glass & Grain House - ‬13 min walk
‪Red Eye Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
‪WOW Family Entertainment Center - ‬17 min walk
‪Polito's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
‪Timekeeper Distillery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking located?

This family-friendly Wausau vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Marathon County Historical Museums. Wisconsin River and Paff Woods Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).